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Argentina Duck Hunting La Paz

Argentina duck hunting at La Paz means full mixed-bag wingshooting at an affordable price. Following breakfast, fast-paced morning duck hunts from dry or semi-dry blinds are just a short distance away. The shooting program is unstructured and hunting parties may choose to hunt doves under a busy flyway, perdiz over exceptional German short-hair pointers, or wild pigeons decoying near watering areas. Guests may swap their shotguns for spinning reels and cast for golden dorado, especially during extended stays.

The La Paz Argentina duck hunting program is ideal for groups of5-6 shooters that seek to experience fully the wingshooting diversity of Argentina without the inconvenience and expense of mid-trip transfers. A relaxed itinerary accommodates a brief day touring Buenos Aires; the rest increases one’s power of enjoyment following international travel.

Located in western Entre Rios, a northeastern province ofArgentina that literally means “between rivers”, geography and land-use create the bird hunter’s paradise. The Paraná River and the Uruguay River collectively form a watershed (ie., migratory bird funnel) encompassing northern Argentina, all of Paraguay,much of southern Brazil, into Bolivia and most of Uruguay. Topography is mostly flat Paraná River delta and associated wetlands. Habitat is characterized by very compact vegetation,wildlife-beneficial agriculture, primarily rice (Entre Rio accounts for 60% of Argentina’s rice production), and pastureland. Soybeans,wheat and maize are principle row crops. Waterfowl and upland game birds thrive.

Duck hunts are conducted from dry to semi-dry blinds. Blinds are well-concealed and usually within a half-hour drive from the lodge. During the Argentine fall through winter months April-August, duck limits are a liberal 30 per person, and usually achieved within a couple hours or less. Little substantial hunting pressure, an abundance of cover, cereal crops and feed lots, creates excellent dove hunting. Expect to experience the best dove shooting ever combined with this caliber of Argentina duck hunting at the same lodge. The 1000-dove benchmark is just one fun-filled afternoon away.

Golden Dorado fishing is an opportunity that makes the La Paz Argentina Duck Hunting Combo truly special. A day spent fishing for golden dorado perfectly partitions days of wingshooting before and afterwards during a 5-day package. While water temperature may be cool during the winter months, the weather needed to produce good fishing is usually possibly on extended trips – and if not, well, there’s always the incredible hunting for ducks, doves, perdiz and pigeons to fall back on!

The landscape of agricultural crops and forest cover is interspersed with pastureland that offers superior perdiz hunting over some of the finest German short-haired pointers in the country. Limits of 10 per person are usually completed within a few short hours of easy walking, even while taking in the beautiful sites or taking time to visit with present company. Wild pigeons are decoyed in feeding areas such as cut corn, with daily tallies usually numbering 150+, but are commonly taken during dove hunts also.

Hunters are lodged in private executive suites in the unpretentious Alto de parana resort located in the Argentinian resort town of La Paz situated on the beautiful Paraná River. Guests are lodged 2 per cabin. Each cabin is equipped with with satellite TV, microwave and telephone, air-conditioning and heating. Expect chocolates and flowers at turndown. Alto de parana seasonally opens 2 swimming pools, whirlpool and water bar. Guests convene at the main house a few feet away for excellently prepared dinners, cocktails and stories. In addition to great beef for which Argentina is famous, superb dishes of locally caught fish area client hit. Internet connectivity is available.

An artisanal chocolate confectionary is located nearby, and non-hunting activities located conveniently within walking distance include golf, shopping, horseback riding. The La Paz HotSprings Spa is the perfect place to reinvigorate tired muscles with a hot soak, sauna or massage; La Paz’s Fine Arts Museum is an excellent option for becoming better acquainted with local culture.

From the time you arrive in Buenos Aires until time to return to the States, your bilingual hostess will personally attend to every detail involving your travel enjoyment. From tours and dinner in Buenos Aires, to ground transfers and times spent at the lodge and afield, she will serve as your personal tour guide and interpreter. This is the Argentina duck hunt for shooting guests that wish to experience the full array of wingshooting for which Argentina is popular, and to feel immersed in local tradition.

Timing

Argentina duck hunting at La Paz is available April through August. Argentina duck hunts are part of a full-package, mixed-bag wingshooting program to include your choice of ducks, doves, perdiz and wild pigeons; perdiz hunting, however, is available only through late-July.

La Paz Argentina Duck Hunting Combo packages are also available November through March, when duck are depredation hunted in rice fields. The perfect alternative to Mexico wingshooting, duck limits are far more liberal (70 per day), doves are unlimited in prolific number, and it’s warm enough for water sports on the Parana River.

Rates

$3,950 Perfect FIVE-DAY La Paz Argentina duck hunting combo package (typical example 3 morning duck hunts, 2 afternoons for doves or perdiz, 1 full day on the river for dorado, and 1 full day afield for pigeons/doves). This is an unbeatable GetDucks.com-exclusive package, a definitive Argentina hunting trip of a life-time.

Hunt duration may be customized. Many guests prefer 4- to 5-day Argentina duck hunting packages at La Paz so that available sporting opportunities may be experienced fully, especially if fishing for golden dorado is a priority (and it definitely should be!). An overnight in BA, or more, can also be fun.

For guests that intend to day-tour BA on the days of arrival and departure, we suggest an apartment as most convenient and cost-effective. The rates are $110/room daily for 2-4 guests.

If you wish to shoot anything other than 12-gauge or 20-gauge ammunition, please advise us well in advance of your hunt dates. A full array of popular US and European loads will be made available with advanced notice.

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary for 4-day La Paz Argentina Duck Hunts

The relaxed pace of this particular itinerary enables guests to begin their hunts fully rested and refreshed following international flights.

Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires

Day 2. Arrive Buenos Aires in the morning and enjoy a day in Buenos Aires. Following a shower and rest, options include lunch in a local cafe, site-seeing tours of the city or shopping. For Sunday arrivals, visiting the San Talmo Market is the perfect way to stretch your legs after the long flight. Overnight transfer to La Paz on luxury coach Empresa Silvia (private transfer upgrades are available on request). Following a glass of wine, recline the comfortable seat all the way back, draw the privacy curtain, and fall asleep dreaming of flighted birds.

Day 3. Arrive to La Paz well rested. Breakfast awaits at the lodge a scant 5 minutes away. After a hearty breakfast, change into your hunting clothes and enjoy an action-packed morning of Argentina duck hunting. With plenty of time to enjoy lunch and a rest, spend the afternoon shooting your choice of doves, pigeons or perdiz.

4-6. Full days of Argentina hunting. Though Argentina duck hunting is usually best in the morning, you may opt for perdiz or dove. Meals are enjoyed at the lodge, which is never far away. Soaks in the natural hot springs and therapeutic massages may be scheduled to relax tired arms and shoulders.

Day 6. After final afternoon of Argentina hunting and dinner, transfer to Buenos Aires on luxury coach Empresa Silvia, arriving in the morning. Depending on US-bound flight times, rest or tour Buenos Aires.

Day 7. Arrive in the U.S. and make connections home, usually arriving about mid-day.

Your La Paz Argentina duck hunting itinerary may be fully customized to allow for touring Buenos Aires before or after your hunt. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours, dining or shopping. Other Argentina activities, such as Cordoba dove hunting and Buenos Aires tours are popular.

For US hunters planning Argentina duck hunting trips during the upcoming year, changes regarding Argentina’s recipricocity fee are very important. YOU MUST PAY THE ENTRY FEE ONLINE AND PRIOR TO TRAVEL TO BE GRANTED ENTRY INTO ARGENTINA. Read more»

Field Report

So many positives about this Argentina duck hunting operation, I don’t know where to begin. Best organization, food and diverse shooting I’ve ever experienced in Argentina. After this morning’s duck hunt we had to wait for the sun to come up to take pictures.

We later viewed a field that was solid with pigeons, doves, parakeets and ducks. So many White-faced Whistling Ducks it looked like Snow Geese in Arkansas.

Followed a nice German Shorthair shooting Perdiz this afternoon. Shot 10 for 10. Just finished an aged Argentine tenderloin that was smothered in a wine based mushroom sauce and that you could cut with a spoon. Oh yes, more wine. A cheeky bottle of Malbec with great legs and a sassy finish. Going to sit in a mineral bath now, the pigeons are in trouble tomorrow morning. PS – If we don’t list this hunt, I quit!!! ~ Pat Pitt, July 2010

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Argentina Duck Hunting Limits – La Paz

The bag limit, or transportation limit for this Argentina duck hunting experience is quite generous, but we hope that you will let your conscience be your guide as well, and compare this shooting opportunity to virtually any other decoying experiences in the world. Our outfitter abides a generous limit of 30 ducks per morning to ensure the consistently productive shooting. Perdiz limits are 10 daily. Doves and pigeons are unlimited.

Average Daily Temperature Range – Argentina Duck Hunting at La Paz

Apr 75°-46°F / 24- 8C

May 66°-38°F / 19- 4C

June 59°-32°F / 15- 0C

July 59°-37°F / 15- 3C

Aug 64°-34°F / 18- 1C

What to Bring – Argentina Duck Hunting La Paz

Packing for an Argentina duck hunt is relatively simple. The weather is comparably mild for waterfowling, and the walk or ride to the blind is relatively easy. You may rent from a selection of clean, reliable semi-automatic 20- or 12-gauge shotguns, but bringing your favorite firearm is highly recommended and very easily done. Lightweight, breathable waders are the perfect choice for the dry or semi-wet blinds used while Argentina duck hunting at La Paz.

Gratuities are not included in Argentina duck hunt package cost since tipping, in general, is discretionary. Because clients have repeatedly asked that we provide general guidelines the following is suggested:

$30 per day per bird boy per hunter

$65 for household and field staff, per person for total stay

Do not tip house or field staff daily. Your hostess will coordinate your paying their gratuities for when settling your ammo account prior to departure, and will help dispense accordingly. Optionally tip your hostess after returning to Buenos Aires. For hunting trips in general, gratutities are 5-10% the package cost as clients deem appropriate.

Payment Method during La Paz Argentina Duck Hunting

Important Note: Please pay for ammo and gratuities with cash. Checks, money orders and credit cards are not accepted at La Paz. Licenses and ground transfers will be invoiced with hunt package at time of booking.

Entre Ríos is a northeastern province of Argentina, located in the Mesopotamia region. It borders the provinces of Buenos Aires, Corrientes and Santa Fe, and Uruguay in the east. The first inhabitants of the area that is now Entre Ríos were the Guaraní, Charrúa and Chaná, who each occupied separate parts of the region. Spaniards entered in 1520, when they ventured up the Uruguay River searching for the Pacific Ocean.

The name of the province means “between rivers”. Entre Ríos is rife with many rivers and streams: the Paraná River and its delta to the west and south; the Uruguay River and the Mocoretá River to the east; and the Guayquiraró River to the north. As part of the Mesopotamic region, the land is almost completely flat, with hills some 100 meters in height.

The Paraná River is second in length only to the Amazon River among South American rivers. The name Paraná is an abbreviation of the phrase “para rehe onáva”, which means “as big as the sea”). It merges downstream with the Uruguay River to form the Río de la Plata and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

The City of La Paz is located on the Paraná River and began as a natural harbor. It is reached by National Route 12, at the 800th kilometer marker from the Buenos Aires. A quaint city of about 25,000, tourism during the South American summer months is integral to the local economy. Consequently, amenities such as the La Paz Fine Arts Museum, the recently-developed La Paz Hot Springs Spa, a local hospital, golf course, restaurants and churches are conveniences not readily available in many other Argentina wingshooting venues.

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Customer Testimonials

One of the best vacations I’ve ever had! Amazing service. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Food was amazing as well, and an unexpected highlight of the trip.

“La Paz Argentina Hunting was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had! Dove hunting was defining, there were so many and it was nonstop action! Amazing service. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Food was amazing as well, and an unexpected highlight of the trip.”

There are 2 kinds of duck hunters: those that have duck hunted in Argentina, and those that wish.

Pigeon and Perdiz were # 1. Your dog was faboulous. Nice lodge and great service. Martha was such a pleasure to have with us. Great fun was had by all!!!!”

“We have travelled and hunted in many places of the world and Argentina. Every new place is a new and different experience. The staff and area was/ were very nice and knowledgeble. Great catering. Pigeon and Perdiz were # 1. Your dog was faboulous. Nice lodge and great service. Martha was such a pleasure to have with us. Great fun was had by all!!!!”

I appreciate all your concerns about us and everything you did for us. You really took care of us. Food and chocolate were amazing!!!! We will be back guys!!!

“It is always a pleasure to meet nice people while travelling; and meeting you guys was so nice! Such gentle and caring people. I appreciate all your concerns about us and everything you did for us. You really took care of us. Food and chocolate were amazing!!!! We will be back guys!!!”

I had the greatest trip of a lifetime down in La Paz. From you Anita doing all the paper work which was well done to Ramsey calling me beforehand to make sure I had everything in place, you have a well organised business.

I had the greatest trip of a lifetime down in La Paz. From you Anita doing all the paper work which was well done to Ramsey calling me beforehand to make sure I had everything in place, you have a well organised business.

From the La Paz operation you have a real gem in Martha, she really went to the end of the world to do everything possible for me, as well as that I found a real friend who is very bright and intelligent and has deep thoughts and emotions. She stuck with me like glue and never missed a beat. She is your most prized asset and I hope that you accommodate her very very well for without her your operation down there would not be as successful!!!!

The shooting was as good as advertised and I shot 96 pigeons, 72 ducks and 10 Perdiz over 2 days so that is what I went down there for and I realize that sometimes birds don’t always show up!! I have wonderfull memories and you all made it come true for me.

All in all a wonderful trip. I hope to come back some day. It’s a huge expense for me but well worth it .

Large number of decoying birds at close range, I used my 410 Wingmaster pump most of the time and had no problem getting my birds. Anita was very good on giving me info I needed for my trip and even caught a flight mess up on my part.

“Argentina duck hunting guide knew how to hunt very well. It would of been excellent, the ponds were frozen for 2 days but with bad conditions he still put us on birds. Large number of decoying birds at close range, I used my 410 Wingmaster pump most of the time and had no problem getting my birds. I even got several doubles and a few triples!!! Anita was very good on giving me info I needed for my trip and even caught a flight mess up on my part.”

Ramsey and Anita are very knowledgeable and each are a joy to work with. Ramsey loves to hunt and talk ducks, and Anita did a great job with the paperwork! Birds were plentiful.

“Ramsey and Anita are spectacular. They are very knowledgeable and each are a joy to work with. Ramsey loves to hunt and talk ducks, and Anita did a great job with the paperwork (even when I did not get things to her in a timely fashion at all)! Birds were plentiful. The last morning everyone shot 50 ducks each. Diego is the best waterfowl hunter I have ever been on a guided hunt with.”

La Paz is a slice of Heaven! As owner of a waterfowl operation in North America, I understand that the success of a trip is the collection of everything one experiences while in the care of others. Thanks for the incredible time.

Ramsey,

La Paz is a slice of Heaven! As a lifetime waterfowl enthusiast and owner of a waterfowl operation in North America, I understand that the success of a trip is the collection of everything one experiences while in the care of others.

The accommodations in La Paz were supurb. Food was gourmet and homemade. The hosts, as well as our facilitator Martha, made us feel at home.

The details of our hunt were accounted for from the fun loving bird boys to the excellent dog work. The hunting was full of variety. We shot decoying ducks including 4 species of teal, tree ducks, shovelers and rosy-billed pochards while watching hundreds of thousands of doves fly overhead. Dorado, perdiz, decoying pigeons and intense dove hunting were at our fingertips!

Thanks for the incredible time. Next time I will leave the boys behind and return with my spouse…soon!

Great communication with GetDucks.com staff prior to the hunt. Regarding the diversity of the experience – I cant pick a favorite hunt, but all were very enjoyable.

The hospitality, diversity and hunting were all very good. The food was great as well! Martha was an excellent assistant and made our experience more complete with a great attitude that allows interaction with the staff. Regarding the diversity of the experience – I can’t pick a favorite hunt, but all were very enjoyable. There was great communication with GetDucks.com staff prior to the hunt. All things went smoothly once we arrived at La Paz and we’d prefer a more direct transfer next time. One suggestion is to put more photos of the cottages, chocolate factory and mineral springs on your page! We thoroughly enjoyed La Paz, although it is not the fanciest place in the world it is right down my alley!!!

Argentina duck hunting definitely was the trip of a lifetime for me. GetDucks.com did a great job. All the details of our trip were attended to, and I felt well prepared for the trip

Argentina duck hunting definitely was the trip of a lifetime for me. I was very impressed with the attention to detail throughout our trip. Martha, our hostess, was very friendly, went out of her way to be helpful, and really made the experience more enjoyable. The entire staff (drivers, bird boys, lodge staff) were great and sincerely wanted our experience to be the great one that it was. The variety of wingshooting options presented were extremely attractive in that we got to do a variety of activities as well as an opportunity to fish.

GetDucks.com did a great job. All the details of our Argentina duck hunt were attended to, and I felt well prepared for the trip. Anita was very helpful in meeting some special requests.

Hunting with my boys is the best to me, and for them to experience the finest Argentina ducks hunting in the world was rewarding.

Lots of birds and fishing was great. The quality and variety made a wonderful trip. Accommodations were comfortable in a beautiful setting and the food was outstanding. The hosts (Martha, Osvaldo and Karen) were the best. It was nice that Martha was there when you arrived to help through customs and all the way to departure.

Hunting with my boys is the best to me, and for them to experience the finest Argentina ducks hunting in the world was rewarding. They also got to see what a well run operation looks and feels like. I know from past experiences that most Argentina hunting trips are not this quality. Personal attention, quality accommodations, professional but personable services from the entire staff. Everyone from the hosts to the bird guides were fun to be with.

You guys at GetDucks.com know your stuff. You have been there and know the experience personally. It makes a huge difference.

I easily recommend GetDucks.com.

I have worked and hunted with many hunting agencies all over the world and can easily recommend GetDucks.com. The duck hunting trips arranged for us were great hunts and very well organized. Ramsey and Anita make sure all details are attended. There is nothing worse than getting to some remote location and greeted with surprises. If you are interested in a quality duck hunt, contact Ramsey Russell at GetDucks.com.

…made sure that we had the best Argentina duck hunt ever

Our Argentina duck hunting trip was everything we were told and more. Martha and the staff went above and beyond and made sure that we had the best Argentina duck hunt ever. I have been on several hunting trips in the past and it sometimes wasn’t everything I hoped for or was told it would be.

Ramsey and Anita and the GetDucks.com staff did an outstanding job, La Paz was over the top trip, wouldn’t change a thing, could not have asked for better. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner, I honestly can’t think of anything that would have made it any better. GetDucks.com did a fantastic job.

La Paz Argentina duck hunting experience was indescribable

It has been a dream to duck hunt in Argentina. My La Paz Argentina duck hunting experience was indescribable. Everything was great. Ducks, doves, pigeons and perdiz! We had the best time we could have asked for.

Above and beyond

Just returned from the La Paz Argentina duck hunting combo. They put us on the birds every day. Osvaldo and Karen were excellent hosts and served incredible food.

Martha, Ramsey and Anita were on top of everything. Martha is alot of fun and makes sure everyting is taken care of as well as providing jokes! The staff and bird boys are fantastic, always go above and beyond. Everything was great.

Will remember this Argentina duck hunt my entire life

Dear Mr. Russell,

I just wanted to tell you what a fantastic Argentina duck hunt experience we had. I have turkey hunted throughout the United States and Mexico and have stayed at some nice ranches and lodges, but this beats anything I have ever experienced before. The food was great, the hunting was fantastic, and everyone we met was a pleasure. The best part of the trip was that my brother, Ty, and I did something different every morning and every afternoon.

Martha was absolutely fantastic from the time we got to Buenos Aires to accompanying us on every hunt. You could not have a better partner and team. She made the trip delightful with her personality and knowledge. Everything was great! We especially enjoyed the field lunches.

I recommend this trip to anyone. Please use any of our names and numbers for references. I will remember this trip my entire life.

Time goes too fast at La Paz

Argentina was my 9th country to visit. We felt treated as royalty during our La Paz Argentina duck hunt. The hospitality and food were World Class. The care we were given by the staff was first class. Hunting was great. Time goes too fast at La Paz!!!! The lodge and grounds were beautiful.

Drew a line through some items on my “bucket list.”

The recent Argentina duck hunting trip at La Paz was my 4th trip to Argentina over a period of 10 years. Drew a line through some items on my “bucket list.” The lodge, food, hunting and bird boys are excellent at La Paz!! I was Martha’s very first hunter 10 years ago – she just gets better!

Duck hunting in Argentina the absolute time of my life

Thanks for showing me the light! This was my first time duck hunting in Argentina, and it was like my first time seeing boobs! Different type of birds to shoot every day, it as the absolute time of my life. The nicest people I’ve ever met. Thanks!

Finest Argentina duck and dove hunting ever experienced

In 4 trips to South America, La Paz was the finest Argentina duck and dove hunting I have ever experienced. The people, the place, the shooting and the food were second to none. You’re very lucky to have someone like Martha that cares as much as you do about clients. I will be back.

La Paz Argentina duck hunting combo was a great one

Great duck hunting, wonderful food, great people. We have been on many South American hunts and the La Paz Argentina duck hunting combo was a great one. Four hundred ninety-seven ducks, plus pigeons, perdiz, fish and more.

The Pierce Family (Drrs. Bill, Sam and Paul Pierce, Will and Jake Pierce)

Argentina dove hunt at La Paz was the best

This was my first trip to Argentina dove hunt and it was the BEST! It felt special to get such great staff, friendly people everywhere, and the lodge was incredible. The food was superb. I can’t wait to come back, and will tell all my friends about the La Paz Argentina dove hunt combo.

Many, many thanks to all for an amazingly good Argentina duck hunting trip.

Fantastic hunting with your team! Far and away the best Argentina duck hunting ever – from ducks, to pigeons to doves to parakeetos. Unbelievably good field staff – especially Angel and Pancho. And Karen’s cooking was spectacular – from meals to pastries. Many, many thanks to all for an amazingly good Argentina duck hunting trip.

Argentina duck hunt by far the best

Our Argentina duck hunt at La Paz was unbelievable. The hunting was great, the food was so great (ate too much). The accommodations were beautiful. The staff makes you feel like part of the family. My second trip to Argentina and this by far this was the best.